Psychology - Online
This course introduces you to the key concepts, theories, and practical applications of psychology. Whether you're looking to advance your studies or explore a new career path, this fully online course provides a comprehensive understanding of human behaviour, memory, and social influence. With 30 interactive modules, you can study flexibly at your own pace.
Applicants for this course must reside in Scotland.
Content
The course is divided into themed modules covering the core areas of psychology, including approaches, biopsychology, memory, and social influence.
Psychological Approaches
Explore the key schools of thought that form the foundation of psychology:
- Behaviourist Approach
- Biological Approach
- Cognitive Approach
- Comparison of Approaches
- Humanist Psychology
- Psychodynamic Approach
- Social Learning Theory
Biopsychology
Understand the biological processes that influence human behaviour:
- Biological Rhythms
- Division of the Nervous System
- Fight or Flight Response
- Function of the Endocrine System
- Localisation of Function in the Brain
- Structure and Function of Sensory, Relay, and Motor Neurons
- Ways of Studying the Brain
Memory
Examine how memory works, its models, and the factors that influence accuracy:
- Types of Long-Term Memory
- The Multi-Store Model
- The Working Memory Model
- Explanations for Forgetting
- Factors Affecting the Accuracy of Eyewitness Testimony
- Improving the Accuracy of Eyewitness Testimony
- Revision Session
Social Influence
Discover how social factors influence individual and group behaviour:
- Conformity to Social Roles
- Explanations for Conformity
- Explanations for Obedience
- Explanations of Resistance to Social Influence
- Minority Influence
- Obedience and the Work of Milgram
- The Role of Social Influence Processes in Social Change
- Types of Conformity
- Variables Affecting Conformity
Progression
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